The best Thai restaurants in the City

Thai siblings Roselyn, Shakris, and Bank bring the fragrant flavours of Bangkok to London Bridge with their restaurant Kin + Deum. Their restaurant is simple and trendy, with a combination of communal and private seating, plus they also welcome pets. The menu features Thai classics like spicy pad kee mao, pad thai, and delicious massaman curry, alongside starters and drinks, including cocktails inspired by Bangkok bars and traditional Thai drinks.

Smoking Goat serves aromatic northern Thai cuisine in a cosy, dimly-lit Shoreditch restaurant on a buzzy corner surrounded by some of the best bars and restaurants in the area. They're known for their more-ish fish sauce chicken wings, which are best enjoyed alongside other dishes like drunken noodles. Everything is made to share, encouraging you to try a bit of everything.

This Borough Market spot is from the team behind Som Saa, highlighting authentic Thai classics and focusing on the kolae cooking style—marinating ingredients in coconut and grilling them over open flames. Their signature dishes include chicken, seasonal fish, seafood, and many vegetarian options. The three-storey venue features an outdoor courtyard and private dining room set inside a former coach house.

Som Saa is a leading Thai restaurant housed in a former fabric warehouse designed in a minimal, stripped-back style. The menu champions regional Thai specialities via the “tem toh” sharing menus or à la carte options like chicken skewers with crispy fried shallots or five-spice soy-braised pork. The menu also highlights many vegan and vegetarian dishes.

Champor-Champor, near London Bridge, pairs Thai and Malaysian classics in an eclectic, dimly lit space, making it ideal for a romantic meal or group dinner. The mix-and-match menu features dishes like tandoori prawns, beef rendang, and king prawn green curry. There's also a carefully curated wine list to accompany the food, as well as drinks like Vietnamese coffee and jasmine tea.